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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.64, 182.28 and 98.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.64, 182.28 and 98.68 is: 147.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.64 : 182.28 = 98.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.64/182.28 = 98.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.64x = 182.28 × 98.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.64x = 17,987.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,987.39/121.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.87

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